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# New York Taxis get GPS Tracking and TV

By TechnoGadget | Published 2006-12-18 | World
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-taxis-get-gps-tracking-and-tv
References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/) & [siliconvalley](http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/business/technology/16252511.htm?source=rss&channel=siliconvalley_technology)

New York's [Taxi & Limousine Commission](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxi-driver) gave a preview of the next generation of taxi cabs they will have a [touch-screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cockpit-technology) that allows you to [watch TV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridevu), pay by credit card, track your movement on a map and retrieve your things that you forgot in the backseat.

**Implications** - People in populated cities such as Toronto in Canada and New York in the USA use cabs on a daily basis to get from place to place. Since many people like to have the ability to do things simultaneously, the featured taxi cab is a brilliant idea that many consumers will enjoy. Companies that make cab rides more enjoyable for consumers are definitely going to see a rise in profit.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.4/10
- Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Multifunctional Taxi Cabs:** The introduction of touch-screen technology and additional features in taxi cabs presents an opportunity for companies to create multifunctional vehicles that enhance the overall customer experience.
- **Payment and Tracking Innovation:** The integration of credit card payment and GPS tracking in taxi cabs opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the mobile payment and location tracking industries.
- **Enhanced Customer Experience:** The incorporation of features like TV screens and item retrieval systems in taxis highlights the importance of creating personalized and convenient experiences for customers, presenting opportunities for companies in the customer service and hospitality sectors.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Transportation:** The introduction of advanced technology in taxi cabs can drive innovation in the transportation industry, leading to the development of more efficient and customer-friendly vehicles.
- **Mobile Payment:** The integration of credit card payment systems in taxi cabs poses opportunities for companies in the mobile payment industry to expand their services and provide secure and convenient payment options for customers.
- **Location Tracking:** The implementation of GPS tracking in taxi cabs creates potential for disruptive innovation in the location tracking industry, allowing for the development of advanced tracking systems for various applications.

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